International Information

From US Department of State, lists US officials, UN status and relations with other countries, local government officials.

Download their Smart Traveler app for easy access to frequently updated official country information, travel alerts, travel warnings, maps, U.S. embassy locations.

Maps and flags, economic and demographic statistics, natural resources, political environment, military.

US Department of State's official dates of diplomatic relations from 1776 to present

Economic indicators, political stability, policy trends, fiscal and monetary policy, some statistics. No data download. See search syntax on right >>>>>

Congressional Digest's unbiased coverage of controversies before the UN and other international fora with in-depth background and key documents.

"promotes democratic stability by providing technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral cycle worldwide to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency"

Short but comprehensive essays on country political systems. (Scroll down to find title.) World at Risk and Handbook of International Rivalries available here too.

Up-to-date, in-depth analysis of the current state of political, financial, and economic risk in 100 countries including forecasts, political frameworks, investment overview, taxation and environmental trends.

Find online: Link above is to database BUSINESS SOURCE PREMIER: change first drop-down menu to "SO Publication Name" and type Political Risk Yearbook, type desired country in next box. See also COUNTRY REPORTS on right side of page.